UNION COUNTY — Literacy New Jersey is offering free GED Test Prep classes in Cranford and Elizabeth beginning Monday, March 31. The 15- week course is designed to help individuals prepare to take the high school equivalency exam and earn a GED Certificate. The Elizabeth classes will meet on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the […]
RAHWAY — On March 10, Roosevelt School Families in Rahway attended the Annual Family Reading Night at Rahway Public Library. The evening began with Superintendent of Schools Edward Yergalonis reading a book to all the children. Afterward, families created bookmarks and door knob holders, enjoyed refreshments, and chose a free book to take home. It was […]
LINDEN — On Sunday at 6:11 p.m., off-duty Linden police sergeant Andrew Bara was working a security post at the Linden Housing Authority, 1551 Dill Ave. when a fire alarm activated from a third-floor apartment. The sergeant responded to the third floor and smelled smoke in the hallway. He was then able to force entry into […]
UNION – Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County Aquatics Program is underway at the Union Club. Members are learning important skills in water safety and swimming, which will impact them throughout their lives. Additionally, their Tidal Wave Swim Team in busy training for meets throughout the spring season. The next Tuesday/Thursday Swim Session begins March 20 through […]
UNION COUNTY – Union County commuters and other stakeholders will get a chance to learn firsthand about their travel options during the upcoming Pulaski Skyway closure at a public meeting hosted by the New Jersey State Department of Transportation. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the […]
UNION COUNTY — The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds home owners who are seniors age sixty and older, or persons with disabilities, that they may qualify for a federal grant of up to $5,000 under the new Home Repair and Advocacy program. The funds are intended to repair damage to homes from Superstorm […]
ELIZABETH — An Essex County man is facing up to 26 years and 6 months in state prison after being found guilty of leading police in two towns on a prolonged pursuit before being caught with heroin in 2012. Following a weeklong trial before state Superior Court Judge Joseph Donohue, a Union County jury deliberated for 45 minutes […]
RAHWAY — On Saturday, March 22, the Rahway Spring Fishing Flea Market will celebrate their 18th year at St. Thomas Church Hall at 1400 St. Georges Ave. in Rahway. A wide variety of salt and fresh water fishing tackle will be on display for anglers looking for great buys. New, used, antique, custom fishing and […]
OBITUARIES: • ASHNAULT — John F. “Fred,” formerly of Cranford; Feb. 22. Army veteran. • BOHROD — Elaine M., of Springfield; March 1. Attorney for local library board. • BONZINHO — Arlene E., of Elizabeth; Feb. 26. She is survived by her husband. • CARZIMA — Mary, nee Baylan, of Berkeley Heights; Feb. 27. Mother […]
NEWARK – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray announced that two former Essex County Parks Department employees pleaded guilty today to one count of theft before the Honorable Siobhan Teare, Judge of the Superior Court. Rocca Gonnella, 47, of Toms River and Albert Maldonado, 42, of Elizabeth both entered guilty pleas. The men each admitted […]